The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky, 1999
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Stephen Chbosky, 2012

In 1992, Charlie, who suffers from clinical depression setbacks since childhood, has been discharged from a mental health care institution. Charlie unknowingly eats a weed brownie, gets high and discloses to Sam that the year before, his best friend committed suicide.


The Umbrella Academy. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 2007 comic book, The Umbrella Academy: The Apocalypse Suite
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The Umbrella Academy: The Apocalypse Suite
Gerard Way, Gabriel Bá, 2007
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Steve Blackman, Jeremy Slater, 2019-

The Umbrella Academy is set in a universe where 43 women around the world give birth simultaneously on October 1, 1989, despite none of them showing any sign of pregnancy until labor began. While putting six of his children to work fighting crime, Reginald keeps Vanya apart from her siblings’ activities, as she supposedly demonstrates no powers of her own.


Karen Sisco. Poster of the 2003 TV series and cover of the 1996 book, Out of Sight
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Out of Sight
Elmore Leonard, 1996
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Michael Dinner, Kathryn Bigelow, 2003-2007

Intelligent. Alluring. Resilient. Meet Karen Sisco, a dedicated United States marshal stationed on Miami’s vibrant Gold Coast. Tasked with apprehending elusive fugitives, Karen navigates the treacherous depths of South Beach’s nocturnal underworld and the glamorous facade of Palm Beach’s privileged elite. Along the way, she grapples with earning the respect of her superiors and colleagues.


Under the Tuscan Sun. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1996 book, Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy
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Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italy
Frances Mayes, 1996
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Audrey Wells, 2003

Frances Mayes is a San Francisco writer whose seemingly perfect life takes an unexpected turn when she learns that her husband has been cheating on her. At first, Frances refuses, but after another depressing day in her gloomy apartment, she decides that it’s a good idea to get away for a while.


Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Mark Felt, John O'Connor, 2006
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Peter Landesman, 2017

The movie starts on April 11, 1972. Nixon’s advisers at the White House ask Mark Felt how to ask J. Edgar Hoover to step aside as the FBI director. Some days later, Hoover dies. Pat Gray becomes the acting FBI director. In June 1972, the several ex-CIA and FBI agent burglarize Watergate hotel to bug the DNC headquarters.